Champlin Early Origins

The surname Champlin was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Liege, a province in Belgium, center of Walloon country. Within this province the notable towns are Liege, the capital city, seat of the great cathedral of St.Lambert destroyed in 1794. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Champlin Spelling Variations

Champlin Spelling Variations

Champlin Early History

Champlin Early History

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Champlin Early Notables (pre 1700)

Champlin Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Champlin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Geoffrey Champlin, who landed in Rhode Island in 1638

Champlin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Champlin, who settled in Philadelphia in 1803

Lodowich P. Champlin, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1807

A. P. Champlin, who came to New York, NY in 1821

Primus Champlin, who arrived in New York in 1855

Contemporary Notables of the name Champlin (post 1700)

Contemporary Notables of the name Champlin (post 1700)

Donna Lynne Champlin (b. 1941), American actress from Rochester, New York

Christopher Grant Champlin (1768-1840), United States Representative and Senator from Rhode Island from Newport

Commodore Stephen Champlin (1789-1870), American officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812, eponym of the destroyers USS Champlin (DD-104), and the USS Champlin (DD-601)

George H. Champlin, American Democrat politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Columbia

Elisha Champlin (1798-1855), American politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Hillsdale County, 1838, 1840; Postmaster; Member of Michigan State Senate, 1841, 1842 (2nd District 1841, 3rd District 1842)

Fairbairn. Fairbain's book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland, 4th Edition 2 volumes in one. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1968. Print.

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The Champlin Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Champlin Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.